Mississippi State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,110

3.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,175

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.03%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.1%

17,707 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

23,086

81.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.7%

2,063 Graduates

About

Mississippi State University is a higher education institution located in Oktibbeha County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mississippi State University were General Business Administration & Management (326 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (291 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (240 degrees).

In 2021, 5,684 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mississippi State University. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,151 degrees), 4.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (895 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State University is $9,110, which is $−19,882 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State University is $9,110, which is $−19,882 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,175.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Mississippi State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,110

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mississippi State University was $9,110. The cost of tuition at Mississippi State University is $−19,882 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mississippi State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,175

2021 Value

1.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mississippi State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,175. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mississippi State University grew by 1.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mississippi State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,457

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mississippi State University was of $10,457 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.201% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mississippi State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Mississippi State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mississippi State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mississippi State University was 2.03%, which represents 84 out of the 4143 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mississippi State University received 17,707 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.8% annual growth. Out of those 17,707 applicants, 13,478 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.1% acceptance rate.

There were 23,086 students enrolled at Mississippi State University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mississippi State University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

13,478

Accepted Out of 17,707

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mississippi State University was 76.1% (13,478 admissions from 17,707 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.8%, while admissions grew by 4.42%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mississippi State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

310

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Mississippi State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mississippi State University had a total enrollment of 23,086 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi State University is 18,862 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,224. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Mississippi State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mississippi State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 3.64% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.537% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.078% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mississippi State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (36.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mississippi State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,086 students. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi State University is 18,862 and the part-time enrollment is 4,224. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Mississippi State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mississippi State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mississippi State University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Mississippi State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mississippi State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
16,435 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,772 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
841 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mississippi State University is 71.2% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 3.64% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.537% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.078% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 208 students (0.901%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 208 more women than men received degrees from Mississippi State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mississippi State University is white (4,151 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (895 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mississippi State University is General Business Administration & Management (326 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (291 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (240 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mississippi State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (284 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (98 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi State University are Software developers (428,028 people), Other managers (404,632 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (356,605 people), Civil engineers (269,575 people), and Mechanical engineers (196,484 people).

The most specialized majors at Mississippi State University in 2021 are Agriculture (284 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (98 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (152 degrees), Physical Sciences (243 degrees), and Engineering (900 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi State University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Mississippi State University are Agriculture (284 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (98 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (152 degrees), Physical Sciences (243 degrees), and Engineering (900 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi State University are Architectural, engineering & related services (587,389 people), Computer Systems Design (474,052 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (338,845 people), Construction (337,030 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (175,418 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mississippi State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
326 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
291 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
240 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mississippi State University was General Business Administration & Management with 326 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mississippi State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,738

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,946

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,738 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi State University, which is 0.929 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,946).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mississippi State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 250 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 203 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.812 times less than the 250 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Mississippi State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mississippi State University is Male and Asian (81.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.776% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,151 degrees awarded
Black or African American
895 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mississippi State University is white (4,151 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (895 degrees).

0.88% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
2,089 degrees awarded
White Female
2,062 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
575 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mississippi State University is white male (2,089 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2062 degrees).

Operations

Mississippi State University has an endowment valued at nearly $698M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15M (2.15%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Mississippi State University had a total salary expenditure of 818M. Mississippi State University employs 260 Assistant professors, 248 Associate professors and 240 Professors. Most academics at Mississippi State University are Male Professor (184), Male Associate professor (162), and Male Assistant professor (153).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi State University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 641 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 594 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 534 employees.

Endowment

$698M

2021 Endowment

34.1%

growth from 2020

Mississippi State University has an endowment valued at about $698M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mississippi State University grew 34.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $311M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mississippi State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$147M - Federal
$23.2M - State
$1.23M - Local

As of 2021, Mississippi State University received $147M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $23.2M from state grants and contracts, and $1.23M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$343M

2021 Salaries

1.57%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Mississippi State University paid a median of $343M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($818M) and a 1.57% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$85.1M

Instructional Salaries

962

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mississippi State University paid a total of $85.1M to 962 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

260 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

641 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mississippi State University were Assistant professor with 260 employees, Associate professor with 248 employees, and Professor with 240 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi State University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 641 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 594 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 534 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mississippi State University was Male Professor with 184 employees, Male Associate professor with 162 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 153 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mississippi State University.